Bars for bad shoulders
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From: Illinois
Bars for bad shoulders
As a former weightlifter for many years I've had multiple shoulder surgeries on both sides. My shoulders are trashed, but still want to get back into riding at age 56. Anyone with similar probs find bars that help the situation? I almost need something where my elbows can be near my rib cage and my forearms parallel to the ground. Like I told a friend of mine, I need a tube bender, HD guru, and an orthopaedic surgeon to design the **** for me. I'd appreciate any help.
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From: Illinois
At 75 with arthritis and nerve damage my shoulders, elbows and wrists are in poor condition. I do ride more than most with over 35,500 miles so far this year. Bar position is critical.
The most comfortable bars for me are Buckhorns. They are like you want. Sitting on the seat with arms hanging down just bend the arms up at the elbow and your hands will reach the grips when they are parallel to the ground. The grips also fit without any bends in the wrists.
They fit cruisers but I have never tried them on a touring bike. They may conflict with a fairing as they bend forward then back and down.
The most comfortable bars for me are Buckhorns. They are like you want. Sitting on the seat with arms hanging down just bend the arms up at the elbow and your hands will reach the grips when they are parallel to the ground. The grips also fit without any bends in the wrists.
They fit cruisers but I have never tried them on a touring bike. They may conflict with a fairing as they bend forward then back and down.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Surprise, AZ
what are you riding?
Sounds like some beach bars would get you where you think your arms would be comfortable...
I have 12" KST Kustoms Mayhem bars on my Street Glide and LOVE them. I have a bad shoulder, elbow and both wrists. They are right at shoulder height for me (6'3") and keep my arms straight out. not the riding position that you are looking for though.
Sounds like some beach bars would get you where you think your arms would be comfortable...
I have 12" KST Kustoms Mayhem bars on my Street Glide and LOVE them. I have a bad shoulder, elbow and both wrists. They are right at shoulder height for me (6'3") and keep my arms straight out. not the riding position that you are looking for though.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: Maryland
After I put the police seat on my road king, everything fell into place. The ground is easier to reach due to the narrow front, my feet are in the right spot, and I am no longer reaching for the handle bars, and it is easier to turn sharp because I am closer.
It's my opinion that Hd got the seat right a long time ago, and the police seat is the latest iteration of that. Basically, it changes your whole posture on the bike.
It's my opinion that Hd got the seat right a long time ago, and the police seat is the latest iteration of that. Basically, it changes your whole posture on the bike.
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Buck horns are my first recommendation. My second recommendation, depending on type of bike, might be Heritage bars. You might also be surprised by how much simply changing risers and using your existing bars will make a big difference.
Your seat will also impact your shoulder, back, and neck position.
The same goes for foot placement. I recommend floorboards that don't lock you into one position.
Your seat will also impact your shoulder, back, and neck position.
The same goes for foot placement. I recommend floorboards that don't lock you into one position.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Wake Forest, NC
I'd contact Wild 1 and see what they think. Looking at their site has a good explanation of handlebar vs body position.
http://www.wild1inc.com/handlebars101.html
http://www.wild1inc.com/handlebars101.html
